Services
Individual Therapy
Dr. Smith provides psychotherapy for older adolescents (16+), adults, older adults, college students, professionals, and military-affiliated individuals to address any of the following:
Anxiety
Body Image Concerns and/or Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Burnout
Career Changes or Transitions
Caregiving
Chronic Pain
Coping with a Terminal Illness (self or loved one)
Depression
Eating Disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder)
Eating Disorders and Athletes
Grief & Loss
High-Pressure Careers
Insomnia
Irritability & Anger Management
Life Transitions
Military & Veteran Issues
Nightmares & Recurring Dreams
Panic
Perfectionism
Relationship Problems
Self-Esteem
Stress Management
Stress Related to Aging
Trauma & PTSD
Workplace Problems
In addition to the above, Dr. Smith's research involves both the challenges and opportunities faced by women employed in STEM and leadership positions. She would be happy to integrate these themes into treatment as indicated.
Couples Therapy
Dr. Smith provides psychotherapy for couples in addressing the following issues:
Communication Problems and Conflict
Emotional Disconnection
Feeling Stuck or Alone
General Relationship Dissatisfaction
Healing of Relationship Wounds
Couples that include a partner with anxiety, depression, an eating disorder, or PTSD
In-Person or Telehealth Sessions Available
Dr. Smith offers both in-person and telehealth (video conference) therapy. For in-person sessions, Dr. Smith's office is located in Acton, MA. Photographed below are the peaceful therapy office and waiting room.
Note that for telehealth sessions, clients must be physically in the state of Massachusetts at the time of service per state licensing requirements. Telehealth sessions are conducted via a HIPAA secure video platform accessible via a computer or mobile device.
Speaking Engagements
Dr. Smith enjoys engaging audiences on a variety of topics including eating disorders, body image, sleep/insomnia, trauma, workplace issues, and other general mental health topics. Please contact for more information, and click here to see some of the topics she has presented on.
179 Great Road, Suite 102, Acton, MA 01720
(351) 333-7177
drsmith@lightlistpsych.com